back before i started my own company i worked for 1 company for a number of years
for the first few years i was seasonal, as i was putting myself thru school - so every spring when i started with them we'd discuss a fair wage.
once i was done school i decided to work for the same company full time.
after about a year i just asked my boss for a raise and voila, i got a raise
i think now that i'm a business owner i can say that i'd prefer the 'direct' approach - don't beat around the bush - just ask. it's better than fabricating stories and lying to your boss about other offers. if you do have legitimate other offers then definitely bring that up - but i wouldn't make stuff up.
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